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10-Stage Construction Process

10-Stage Construction Process. Stage 0. Home is released to the field Perimeter foundation forms are placed Underground plumbing pipes are placed Earth under home is treated for termites Reinforcing steel is placed for foundation Slab is ready to be poured. Stage 1 - Slab.

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10-Stage Construction Process

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  1. 10-Stage Construction Process

  2. Stage 0 • Home is released to the field • Perimeter foundation forms are placed • Underground plumbing pipes are placed • Earth under home is treated for termites • Reinforcing steel is placed for foundation • Slab is ready to be poured

  3. Stage 1 - Slab • The slab is poured • Reinforcing steel ties the block walls to the slab – every four feet • Control joints are cut into slab to help control cracking • Slab is typically 4 inches thick and footers are anywhere from 12 to 18 inches thick

  4. Stage 1 - Block • Block is erected • Beam is poured with concrete to tie in all block • Tie down straps are placed in the beams to hold trusses

  5. Stage 1 - Roof • Trusses are erected and metal strapping secures the trusses from uplift pressures • Plywood is placed on trusses • Trusses are reinforced from the inside with lateral bracing

  6. Stage 1 - Quality Construction

  7. Stage 1 - Quality Construction

  8. Stage 1 - Quality Construction

  9. Stage 2 – Interior Framing • At a stage 2 the interior framing begins • Typically, WCI uses metal studs to ensure high-quality, straight walls

  10. Stage 2 - Windows • Windows are installed with screws that sink into the block wall • To seal the windows, a urethane sealant is applied between window and block

  11. Stage 2 • The home’s roof structure is complete • All the hurricane strapping is in place • The interior framing has begun • Windows and doors are placed in the home

  12. Stage 3 • The electrical wiring is placed in the walls • The plumbing is placed in the walls • The HVAC system ducts are placed in the attic • Typically, construction managers call these “rough-ins” • All the windows and doors are in the home • Depending on the hurricane wind zone, impact glass or shutters are used

  13. Stage 4 - Inside • At this crucial stage, the home passes the framing inspection • The electric, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins are complete • The home is ready for the insulation and drywall

  14. Stage 4 - Outside • Finish is applied to the exterior walls • Roof is hot mopped (completely waterproof) • Roof tile is placed on the roof

  15. Stage 5 - Inside • All the drywall is complete • The drywall has been textured • The home is clean

  16. Stage 5 - Outside • The roof tile is complete • The exterior painting process begins • The driveway and walkways are placed

  17. Stage 6 • The interior trim is placed • The cabinets are being installed • The garage door is installed • Hurricane codes require that the garage doors withstand wind speeds from 110 to 160 mph – depending on your wind zone • The floor tile is installed • The hurricane shutters are installed and inspected

  18. Stage 7 – Garage Doors • The garage doors are installed after the home is painted • The horizontal bracing is specifically designed to reduce the impact of hurricane-force winds

  19. Stage 7 - Inside • All the counter tops are installed • Interior paint is complete • Floor tile is complete • Bathroom wall tile is complete • The electrical, HVAC, and plumbing trim out begins

  20. Stage 7 - Outside • Exterior paint is complete • The exterior is graded and is prepared for landscaping

  21. Stage 8 - Inside • The plumbing trim is complete • The electrical trim is complete • The HVAC system and trim is complete • Minor cosmetic items are corrected

  22. Stage 8 - Outside • Landscaping is complete • Exterior paint is touched up • Cleaning process begins

  23. Stage 9 • Appliances are installed • Carpet is installed • The home has power • The final building inspection has been performed • The home is cleaned • The home is ready for the customer • The homeowner orientation is performed

  24. Stage 10 • The home is complete • This means all items on the customers orientation list are completed and the home is under warranty

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